About Me

This blog is my blissful journal of happiness. It’s about everything I adore and people I love. Thanks for stopping by. If you would like to write me, please feel free to email me: diana.mieczan@hotmail.comHave a jolly good day!

What is your favourite bed sheets/bedding colour? Mine is crisp white that has been washed with a dash of eucalyptus essential oil. Years ago, my mom told me that people who have hard time sleeping should keep their bedroom cool, neutral and sleep on white bed sheets. I'm not sure how scientific that actually is, but it has been my go-to formula for the longest time. It also helps that in our mind white sheets emanate freshness and crispness and no matter how dark the room is, it always makes it look so much more inviting and fresh. Don't you think? xo

Have you ever had pickled spring onions? Confession: I love all things pickled from the obvious pickles, cauliflower, peppers, beets, tomatoes to even grapes and of course onions. Weirdly, I always had this idea that pickling veggies can get very messy and time taking, but Nikole convinced me otherwise. So a few weeks ago I used her super quick recipe and by the next morning I had a few jars of pickled spring onions ready to be eaten with sandwiches and salads. So good! xo

Speaking of all things sassy, how summer perfect is this understated little updo? Best part: it takes no effort to create, it only requires 2 bobby pins and it will survive the whole day! I'm actually wearing it since the morning and I'm amazed how well it (still) holds and how sassy it looks.
Btw, here is a fun little trick I just learned to make sure that those bobby pins will stay in place: spray them with a bit of dry shampoo (or hairspray) before putting them in. Try it, it works perfectly! (Here is the step-by-step-how-to). xo

What do you think about red sunnies? I find them super jazzy, fun and pretty sassy, actually. I'm not sure if I could pull them off myself, but whenever I see a girl strolling on the street wearing them, I can't help but smile! They add a great pop of colour:) My friend Sofia has a theory that they are summer's red lipstick substitute. She might be right about that. Thumbs up or down? xo

Let's play a game this morning! Quick, if you could fly anywhere in the world today, where would you go? Just off top of your head, the first place that pops to your mind...

Last night, Balazs and I realized that exactly a year ago we were in Malta, so to make ourselves feel better for not traveling this summer, we spent the night sipping wine and playing this daydreaming game that put a big smile on both our faces.

Balazs chose Tenerife for it's laid back vibe where he could just sip cocktails, eat fresh fish by the beach and chill all day long. I picked Bali because ever since Jodi's trip there, I've been enchanted by its quiet and peaceful rice paddies, vibrant colours and the pure isolation that it gives. To me it seems like a place where my mind could disconnect and unwind.

How does ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich sound for dinner tonight? Recently I read that Gabriella Hamilton of NYC’s East Village Prune Restaurant finally spilled the beans on what it takes to make a stellar grilled cheese sandwich and I couldn't be more excited about it!

So if you fancy a secret to crispier, faster, better grilled cheese sandwiches, here it is: use mayonnaise instead of butter! It's that simple.

Gabriella swears by it and says it won't burn as quickly as butter, it won't stick to the pan, and it browns and crisps more evenly too. Plus it adds that wonderful richness that we all long for in a grilled cheese sandwich. You just need a few slices of rustic bread, mayonnaise and some shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese - that is all! (Full recipe here).

I’m totally flabbergasted just looking at those images,
you? I always knew that space is pretty amazing to look at but who could expect that a bouquet
of flowers and a 50-year-old bonsai tree can make space look even more
amazing?

Yup, a Tokyo based artist, Azuma Makoto sent those beautiful plants up in the space (approximately 90,000 feet
in the air) and documented their journey with the help of six Go Pros and two
GPS tracking devices. Azuma Makoto’s dream was to travel to space and his wish
finally came true through his art. How awesome is that? xo

Weeks ago I asked my friend Abby what does she wanted to do on the morning of her wedding. I wanted to make sure that these usually nerve-wracking and stressful few hours will be spent in enjoyment. I suggested a lazy breakfast on the balcony of the cottage we all stayed in, but she said that she wanted to spend it by the water. So on Saturday morning we walked down the little path where our rented cottage was and we just stood in the water, sipped our coffee, enjoyed the view of the trees all around and laughed about all the little mishaps that might or might not happen before the ceremony. That little moment made me realize how strong bond we actually have and how something so simple as feeling the cool water dance between your toes can relax, unwind and calm down your soul. Hands down this was my favourite moment of the wedding weekend.

How would you spend the morning before your wedding or how did you? xo

My whole style motto is based on keeping it simple, minimal and comfortable while jazzing it up with little tweaks that make the whole outfit come together in that understated-sassy-type-of-way. One of my favourite summer tweaks is knotting my white cotton tees - the 90s staple! I love how a little knot on the side, in the middle or even on the back of the t-shirt can transform it into this snazzy little top that goes flawlessly with midi skirts, jeans, shorts and even suit pants. Try it, you won't believe how much it will transform your everyday look. Thoughts? xo

Nothing brings a big smile like receiving flowers for no particular reason, wouldn't you say so? You know what’s even better? If the bouquet is already placed in a jar filled with water
and a simple paper bag. This way there is no fuss of looking for a vase that
will be big or small enough to hold all the flowers, so you can just sit your bouquet
somewhere beautiful in your flat and enjoy its summer scent!

The other week when
I was going over to a friend for lunch, I got a bunch of inexpensive supermarket
flowers and put them in a bigger Mason jar and a paper bag and tied the top with a simple twine –
that is it! It looked so pretty! What do you think? xo

Cheers to the last Friday in July! What are you up to this weekend? Our friend Abby is getting married tomorrow, so it's going to be a busy weekend for us. Btw: she ended up choosing dusty blue for her wedding dress and I can't wait to see her wearing it tomorrow. Lovelies, have a cool and relaxing weekend and I will see you Monday morning but in the meantime, here is a bunch of fun links to enjoy! xo